Radio Frequency Front Ends

ADI’s FR3 RF front-end solution helps accelerate development of next-generation wireless test systems across 6 GHz to 18 GHz. Built for both signal generation and spectrum analysis, it combines high linearity, wide bandwidth, and bi-directional architecture to support demanding 5G/6G, Wi-Fi 7/8, and UWB applications. ADI provides the core RF signal chain, control capability, and a pre-validated evaluation platform to help customers simplify development, improve test performance, and speed time-to-market.

Value and Benefits

Wideband Linearity : High linearity RF performance from 6–18 GHz for accurate 5G/6G, Wi Fi 7/8, and UWB evaluation.
Bi-Directional RF: Integrated signal generation and spectrum analysis in a single wideband platform.
Wide Range Support: Flexible architecture accelerates validation and reduces time to market.

Man by 6G FR3 RF Front End for OTA Test Systems setup.

6G FR3 RFFE for OTA Test Systems

Discover ADI’s instrument-grade 6G FR3 front-end signal chain for high-fidelity conductive and OTA wireless test.

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Wideband Signal Generator Solution for 6G

Signal Generator reference design for emerging wireless standards like 6G FR3, Wi-Fi 7 & 8. Features ADI's newest, fastest 16 bit, 28GSPS DAC and the transmit RF Front End.

Mark D'Amato demonstrating FR2 signal chain with Apollo MxFE.

FR2 Signal Generation Signal Chain using Apollo MxFE™

A complete 6G FR3 signal chain with instrument-grade EVM of < –50 dB to speed wideband spectrum analyzer development.

Customer Testimonials

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